Well, that sucks. At least she was cute while getting her ass kicked then. Still like her the best. I'm not a fan of useless meat though.
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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -6| How much lower can we go?!
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Well, that sucks. At least she was cute while getting her ass kicked then. Still like her the best. I'm not a fan of useless meat though.
fuuuuuuck @ the hair in ZeXal. Whoever's responsible for character design now just doesn't grasp the method to Takahashi Kazuki's madness.
Only in the Duelist Kingdom arc, which was the very first in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. The rules are kind of sketchy with stuff like the Egyptian God Cards in later arcs but for the most part actual rules are followed.
Only in the Duelist Kingdom arc, which was the very first in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. The rules are kind of sketchy with stuff like the Egyptian God Cards in later arcs but for the most part actual rules are followed.
dakkumauji
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Only the Dub; the Dub that was consistently making fun of itself was pretty fun.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Yeah, that was a great one. I can still remember that chapter so clearly.
It was such an insane move.
Ultimadrago
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Yugi and Kaiba are probably glad to be long dead in a distant future where duelists can pull this kind of bullshit. This show used to have integrity, man.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Come back when you finish the series and you and I and haly can have a bitch fest about Aoi Hana and Shimura. lol
I know! Isn't it great?
Ultimadrago
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Can it be a podcast? lol
ZachDeKoromaru
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You've activated their trap card or something.
Of course I understand. In Bridge it is the second strongest suit after spades.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
AKIOOOOO
Ultimadrago
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Chaaaance.
Gundam 00 12
"I cannot become a Gundam."
BWAHAHAHAHA. I'm sorry, whoever it is that asked me why I didn't like Setsuna when I love Heero and Sousuke. He might be functionally similar, but good grief you never heard Heero or Sousuke say crap like this. BAHAHAHA. OF COURSE YOU CAN'T BECOME A GUNDAM YOU DOLT.
Also, this entire episode was basically if a teenage me had scripted the Arab Springs and I'd gotten all of my dialogue from GAF threads about it. "When religious devotion goes too far, this is the inevitable result!" Tee hee.
And furthermore, the whole episode felt like a shittier version of the winds of the homeland arc from FMP!, what with the depressing return to the homeland in the middle east, the Gauron figure raisin' heck, and the traumatic flashbacks.
Setsuna F. Seiei is the worst Sousuke Sagara ever.
"I cannot become a Gundam."
BWAHAHAHAHA. I'm sorry, whoever it is that asked me why I didn't like Setsuna when I love Heero and Sousuke. He might be functionally similar, but good grief you never heard Heero or Sousuke say crap like this. BAHAHAHA. OF COURSE YOU CAN'T BECOME A GUNDAM YOU DOLT.
Also, this entire episode was basically if a teenage me had scripted the Arab Springs and I'd gotten all of my dialogue from GAF threads about it. "When religious devotion goes too far, this is the inevitable result!" Tee hee.
And furthermore, the whole episode felt like a shittier version of the winds of the homeland arc from FMP!, what with the depressing return to the homeland in the middle east, the Gauron figure raisin' heck, and the traumatic flashbacks.
Setsuna F. Seiei is the worst Sousuke Sagara ever.
ZachDeKoromaru
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Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Guess who just came through the mail!
Now the quest for Sunshine begins!
One more because I had to (spoilers for episodes 33 & 34 of Heartcatch)...
Now the quest for Sunshine begins!
I'll never see a Sunshine in my lifetime, won't I? :'(
Chet Rippo
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As opposed to...?
Heartcatch Precure 03
OK. This show is FUCKING ADORABLE.
I'm really enjoying this a lot already. The character designs really fit the style and make the show quite lively. I loved the art style of futari Wa Precure but I appreciate that Precure is not afraid to try different styles and ideas. Desertrians > Zakenna >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Akanbe.
I also think I can see why Regulus loves Erika so much. she is perfect.
Also was that another future Precure? Nobody confirm or deny I'm just wondering out loud.
One more thing. The soundtrack in this show is ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS.
OK. This show is FUCKING ADORABLE.
I'm really enjoying this a lot already. The character designs really fit the style and make the show quite lively. I loved the art style of futari Wa Precure but I appreciate that Precure is not afraid to try different styles and ideas. Desertrians > Zakenna >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Akanbe.
I also think I can see why Regulus loves Erika so much. she is perfect.
Also was that another future Precure? Nobody confirm or deny I'm just wondering out loud.
One more thing. The soundtrack in this show is ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS.
Chet Rippo
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Guess who just came through the mail!
One more because I had to (spoilers for episodes 33 & 34 of Heartcatch)...
Now the quest for Sunshine begins!I'll never see a Sunshine in my lifetime, won't I? :'(
Awesome! Never give up hope for Sunshine!!
Ultimadrago
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Windy Tales 9
I love how Nao casually speaks about
before talking about her first motorcycle ride. Ha! It was another good episode, as expected. It's the first time that we get some real input from Nao's parents. Her experience with her father on the motorcycle even
A positive experience with a loved one while having a new perspective on scenery perhaps gave her a new appreciation for the wind.
A part of the show I haven't brought up yet that I really like are the facial expressions. The art style is novel, but along with that comes new novelties. Smiles, smirks, squints, concern and befuddlement are all portrayed very well while never being "over-the-top" or "WACKY". Of course, I find nothing wrong with those two elements inherently and they can work well to characterize a world as well (though I haven't seen it pulled off well too many times), but Windy Tales' approach makes for a real sweet spot in dialogue and interaction. It changes tones effortlessly without causing whiplash.
Nao's father
was quite believable. He does have his drifting doubts. However, it wouldn't be simply a
This episode also gave us a good look at Nao's parents and it was a very satisfying one. Exploring or sharing hobbies and new experiences with loved ones is potentially a satisfying portion of any relationship. Nao's father does this with Nao
making a full circle of involvement towards the shiny investment! There's plenty of room for shared thoughts on it and even how it distanced and strengthened the family bonds.
I may have said this already, but this show is my favorite from this backlog season's selection.
I love how Nao casually speaks about
her father breaking his leg
helped her improve her wind control abilities.
A part of the show I haven't brought up yet that I really like are the facial expressions. The art style is novel, but along with that comes new novelties. Smiles, smirks, squints, concern and befuddlement are all portrayed very well while never being "over-the-top" or "WACKY". Of course, I find nothing wrong with those two elements inherently and they can work well to characterize a world as well (though I haven't seen it pulled off well too many times), but Windy Tales' approach makes for a real sweet spot in dialogue and interaction. It changes tones effortlessly without causing whiplash.
Nao's father
not giving up motorcycle driving initially
bike he would be giving up, but an emotion/feeling/experience in his lifetime.
and his wife
I may have said this already, but this show is my favorite from this backlog season's selection.
Guess who just came through the mail!
One more because I had to (spoilers for episodes 33 & 34 of Heartcatch)...
Now the quest for Sunshine begins!I'll never see a Sunshine in my lifetime, won't I? :'(
Adorable
Chet Rippo
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The bigger the head, the cuter they are!
fix'd
Chet Rippo
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Well, that is technically bigger.
Mobile Fighter G Gundam 12
MASTER ASIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We can now trace a lineage of Swaglords from the days of Simon back to Master Asia.
It reads as follows:
And Master Asia swaggat Domon Kasshu.
And Domon Kasshu swaggat Kamina.
And Kamina swaggat Simon.
And thus, all the days from Master Asia unto Simon the Digger were like, eight years or something.
And the Gods of Swag looked down and saw that it was good.
MASTER ASIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We can now trace a lineage of Swaglords from the days of Simon back to Master Asia.
It reads as follows:
And Master Asia swaggat Domon Kasshu.
And Domon Kasshu swaggat Kamina.
And Kamina swaggat Simon.
And thus, all the days from Master Asia unto Simon the Digger were like, eight years or something.
And the Gods of Swag looked down and saw that it was good.
Revolutionary Girl Utena 29
So...this was a pretty major episode for Juri, and it leaves me wondering what role, if any, she'll play in the final 10 episodes.
During her duel with Utena, Utena cuts the pendant with the picture of Shiori off her neck, leaving the chain and pendant shattered. It appears that this was Ruka's intention all along, as he could tell that her holding onto that love for Shiori was destroying her. After this happens, Juri forfeits the duel.
So what really is going to happen with her now? It seems that she has gotten was she was looking for, and that she really doesn't need End of the World anymore. She seems at peace with herself now.
Interesting scene at the end, though. Juri is reciting a letter she's writing, presumably to Ruka, and while she says it, Shiori is following her into the school. And Juri asks who he was hoping to help by doing what he did. I'm honestly having a bit of trouble putting this part together. From what I could tell, Juri is implying that it wasn't just her Ruka was trying to help, it was also Shiori. As if Utena cutting the pendant off of Juri not only freed Juri from her clinging to Shiori, but it also freed Shiori from Juri's painful love. And that by freeing them from each other, they've thus come to a sort of peace with each other. I think what's giving me this impression is that Shiori is basically walking behind Juri at the same pace she's walking, after already catching up to her. Juri isn't really ignoring her, and Shiori isn't begging for Juri's attention...and yet they're walking together. What's kinda throwing me off is that Shiori is walking behind Juri instead of next to her. Like there is that distance between them even though there's that desire to remain close. But if that's the case, have they really been freed from each other? Maybe that's what Juri meant by "I hope those feelings reach her", implying that the what Ruka set in motion isn't complete. Possible new theory: Juri is done with Shiori, and Shiori wants to stay close to her again now that she realizes Juri isn't torturing herself over her anymore, so she follows behind Juri, hoping she'll notice her and pay mind to her. And that Juri says "I hope those feelings reach her", hoping that Shiori can come to peace herself as well.
That'll be something to talk about when I'm done, for sure.
During her duel with Utena, Utena cuts the pendant with the picture of Shiori off her neck, leaving the chain and pendant shattered. It appears that this was Ruka's intention all along, as he could tell that her holding onto that love for Shiori was destroying her. After this happens, Juri forfeits the duel.
So what really is going to happen with her now? It seems that she has gotten was she was looking for, and that she really doesn't need End of the World anymore. She seems at peace with herself now.
Interesting scene at the end, though. Juri is reciting a letter she's writing, presumably to Ruka, and while she says it, Shiori is following her into the school. And Juri asks who he was hoping to help by doing what he did. I'm honestly having a bit of trouble putting this part together. From what I could tell, Juri is implying that it wasn't just her Ruka was trying to help, it was also Shiori. As if Utena cutting the pendant off of Juri not only freed Juri from her clinging to Shiori, but it also freed Shiori from Juri's painful love. And that by freeing them from each other, they've thus come to a sort of peace with each other. I think what's giving me this impression is that Shiori is basically walking behind Juri at the same pace she's walking, after already catching up to her. Juri isn't really ignoring her, and Shiori isn't begging for Juri's attention...and yet they're walking together. What's kinda throwing me off is that Shiori is walking behind Juri instead of next to her. Like there is that distance between them even though there's that desire to remain close. But if that's the case, have they really been freed from each other? Maybe that's what Juri meant by "I hope those feelings reach her", implying that the what Ruka set in motion isn't complete. Possible new theory: Juri is done with Shiori, and Shiori wants to stay close to her again now that she realizes Juri isn't torturing herself over her anymore, so she follows behind Juri, hoping she'll notice her and pay mind to her. And that Juri says "I hope those feelings reach her", hoping that Shiori can come to peace herself as well.
That'll be something to talk about when I'm done, for sure.
Chihayafuru S2 - 09
Wow this episode had quite a bit of padding of repeating the same scenes in the second half, I understand what they were trying to convey, but it didn't half feel like a lazy episode, ending lost all impact but that might be due that they used the IT'S RAINING trope that every other anime always uses.
Wow this episode had quite a bit of padding of repeating the same scenes in the second half, I understand what they were trying to convey, but it didn't half feel like a lazy episode, ending lost all impact but that might be due that they used the IT'S RAINING trope that every other anime always uses.
Ultimadrago
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - A Battle with the Third Dimension (10 minute OVA)
For a main series not extremely focused on jam-packed action, this OVA sure is all about it. From start to finish the 08 team found in an unexpected scrimmage. It's most definitely not the most intense you've seen (not even from the particluar series). However, if 2D Sunrise mecha action is what you seek, it's here. There's even Michel writing in that old diary again!
For a main series not extremely focused on jam-packed action, this OVA sure is all about it. From start to finish the 08 team found in an unexpected scrimmage. It's most definitely not the most intense you've seen (not even from the particluar series). However, if 2D Sunrise mecha action is what you seek, it's here. There's even Michel writing in that old diary again!
Crash Station
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Hey Narag, I read the first few chapters of Black Company. Stopped when I realized I didn't remember ANYTHING that I just read. I need something that's fast-paced from the beginning with a more straightforward writing style, or I won't be able to retain anything and have to reread parts multiple times.
I appreciate the recommendation though.
I appreciate the recommendation though.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
He's awesome, much better than Kirino. :3
R_thanatos
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MisterSamMan
Member
She's fantastic!
but everyone is better than Kirino!
Hellsing321
Member
Only character that makes Oreimo tolerable.
dakkumauji
Member
Show should have been about her and her brother.
Ultimadrago
Member
Aye. As you've stated, the show has kept true to this theme more than once, especially with the elements of wind control. That takes me back to the previous episode 7 when Ryuouko speaks about taking the power seriously. It's a rather easy parallel to training hard and mastering while you're young. Mastering for the "power of good" aside, it would help the gang make the most out of their abilities in their youth while they can still enjoy it most. A complete polar opposite to Taiki's village
where male wind manipulators must risk their life while under the owning of such power
Hah. I've never seen a situation like this, but I could imagine that Windy Tales did a good job showing how it'd play out. The way the characters interact simply works very well every time.
Theonik
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You haven't heard shit yet! *Avoid titles and stuff spoilers etc.
Ultimadrago
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Hmmm
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